Papa's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
Papa's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 10 Queen Street, Ballykeel, Ballymena, BT42 2BB
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Papa's Kitchen among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 936 | 93% | ← Papa's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Papa's Kitchen none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Papa's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frews News Vivo Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chloe’s Cafe and Deli Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Candy Bar Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Eatsville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Double Happiness Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Better Candies Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Elim Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Definition Gym Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Papa's Kitchen
What is Papa's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Papa's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Papa's Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa's Kitchen last inspected?
Papa's Kitchen was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa's Kitchen compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Papa's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Papa's Kitchen and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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